A Function of Insulin Is to

question 37

Multiple Choice

A function of insulin is to

• A) increase the uptake of glucose by its target tissues.
• B) decrease the uptake of amino acids by its target tissues.
• C) increase glycogen breakdown in the liver and skeletal muscle.
• D) increase breakdown of lipids.
• E) increase gluconeogenesis.

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Definitions:

Mutarotation

The change in optical rotation due to the change in equilibrium between two anomers of a sugar solution over time.

Methyl-β-D-Talopyranoside

A chemical compound that is a methyl glycoside derived from the β-anomer of D-talopyranose.

Chair Form

A specific, stable conformation of cyclohexane that minimizes steric strain, resembling a chair.

D-Talose

A type of sugar, specifically a monosaccharide, that is part of the aldohexose family and is known for its optical activity.